New Product Introduction Engineer (NPI)

Job Description:

Job Description
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
The Product Introduction Facilities (PIF) Pilot Line located in Greenlawn, NY is responsible for the early builds of new electronic and optomechanical hardware designs. This includes the development and maturation of the associated build processes, programming, tooling and documentation in preparation for full rate production.
This position is on first shift on a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off!

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer will engage in close collaboration with the product design teams and the receiving production teams to ensure that the products are designed for manufacturability and the transition to production is successful. The PIF and the NPI Engineer are critical, unique and exciting roles that help BAE Systems support and satisfy our customer’s needs.
The NPI Engineer develop solutions for product assembly, resolve product design/manufacturing challenges, and support new product introduction through the transition to production (TTP) process. Focusing on the Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) activities early in the design process, the NPI Engineer will help drive affordability, producibility and technology trends into our factories to maximize design flexibility, manufacturability, and lower overall product costs. Provides manufacturing engineering support for all activities in product development process. Monitor status of all new products and ensure effective execution of projects according to required policies, procedures and government regulations.
Coordinates with production functional teams to develop and implement Manufacturing Plan for products. Creates manufacturing documentation for all products transitioned to production. Assists the Manufacturing team and supports communication across all functions. Supports integration of all products according to product lifecycle.
Evaluates designs and ensures adherence to all design and manufacture principles. Ensures compliance to all CO procedures and work instructions. Works with design engineering and assists in transition of design prototypes into cost efficient and high-volume products. Supports the development of prototype design according to required techniques and manufacturing processes.
Designs new manufacturing process requirements and associated guidelines. Develops and implements efficient material handling, flow strategies and always maintains safe and manufacturing processes. Analyzes and supports Root Cause & Corrective Actions (RCCA) in response to design failures.

Core responsibilities include:
• Versed in DFM, DTUPC and Transition to Production (TTP) methods, tools, and best practices.
• Design knowledge of hardware products including participation in all internal design reviews and architecture review boards.
• Drives producible product architecture early in the product life cycle providing a “Left Shift” mentality to engage DFM, DFT and DTUPC compliance.
• Provides support in the areas of Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs) and Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs).
• Promotes the use of design guidelines during product development.
• Serves as conduit to Operations staffing to include supply chain, manufacturing engineering and planning.
• Supports the selection of preferred parts and suppliers in alignment with supply chain strategy.
• Supports the development and implementation of Design to Unit Cost Product Cost (DTUPC) based on a Price-to-Win as a methodology to drive designs to converge on cost instead of allowing cost to converge on design.
• Participates in proposal and cost estimating activities related to NPI Engineering functions

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or related discipline.
At least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with SMT and CCA manufacturing standards, processes and techniques.
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Design For Manufacturability (DFM)
Design To Unit Production Cost (DTUPC)
Transition to Production (TTP).
Experience with AS9145, IPC-610 and J-STD-001.
Experience with technical drawings, schematics, wire lists, process sheets and change orders.
Strong data analysis skills.
Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel at all levels, suppliers and customers.
Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast-paced environment.
Strong presentation skills required.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Prior New Product Introduction experience / Design or early lifecycle development experience.
Lean manufacturing, Root Cause Corrective Action experience/training
Six Sigma, Green or Black belt.
Active Secret Clearance.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $105827 - $179906

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Job Ident #: 121221BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

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Job Info

Location

Greenlawn, New York, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs